Movie spotlight
3 of a Kind
When a professional gambler, known as Deadpan Smythe is losing his poker face to old age, he has no choice but to hire his half-witted grandsons, Hendrix, Prince and Jagger, to win back what he lost in a poker game with Cardsharp Conoghan.
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Plot Summary
When a struggling apartment building owner and her two tenants discover a stash of stolen jewels hidden in one of the apartments, they hatch a plan to use the diamonds to save their building from foreclosure. However, their scheme quickly attracts the attention of the dangerous criminals who originally hid the loot.
Critical Reception
3 of a Kind received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some finding its comedic elements and plot predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a forgettable caper comedy.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired comedic timing.
The performances are adequate but fail to elevate the material.
A low-stakes crime comedy that doesn't quite deliver on its premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 3 of a Kind are sparse, but those available suggest a film that is considered a forgettable genre entry with little to distinguish it.
Fun Fact
The film was released directly to video in some markets, contributing to its limited critical and audience footprint.
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